Asian · Fast Food
⭐ 4.4 (527 Google reviews)
What it is
Box Meal is a small Asian-leaning fast-food kitchen on El Malel Street, off the main seafront strip in central Dahab. The format leans on portable formats rather than table service: rice bowls, stir-fried noodles and filled wraps that travel well in a takeaway box, which is also how most of the regulars eat it. There is some seating on site, including a rooftop spot, but the busiest hour is the late-lunch run when divers come in from morning sessions on the reef. The place is set up for solo diners as much as groups, with single bowls priced for one and a menu that crosses Thai, Chinese and pan-Asian comfort food without claiming to be any one of them.
Menu
The menu is split into rice bowls, noodles, wraps and a short list of small plates and starters. According to the venue's Google profile, the kitchen serves vegan and vegetarian dishes alongside the standard chicken and beef builds, and stays open late enough to count as late-night food. Dessert and coffee are also on the list, with healthy-leaning bowls flagged in their listing. Box Meal does dine-in, takeaway, contactless delivery and catering. Order at the counter on site or arrange delivery by phone on +20 109 497 8059; there is no public online menu link in their profile.
Sample prices: Rice bowls 120–220 EGP · Stir-fried noodles 130–230 EGP · Asian wraps 90–160 EGP · Small plates and starters 60–130 EGP · Vegan or vegetarian bowls 110–200 EGP · Soft drinks and juices 25–60 EGP · Coffee 35–70 EGP
Practical
| Reservations | Reservations are accepted per their Google listing. For tables or larger orders, call +20 109 497 8059. |
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| Payment | Cash is reliable. Card and digital options are not explicitly listed, so bring EGP for smaller bills. |
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| Suitable for | solo diners · vegan diners · vegetarian diners · group dinner · late-night · families with kids · budget travellers · post-dive lunch |
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| Accessibility | Casual indoor seating plus outdoor and rooftop seating per their Google profile. Step access to the rooftop area; ground floor seating is the easier option for limited mobility. |
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The basics
| Price range | $ |
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| Cuisine / type | Asian · Fast Food |
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| Address | El Malel St, Dahab · Open in Google Maps |
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| Hours | 13:00 – midnight daily |
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| Phone | +201094978059 |
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| Google rating | ⭐ 4.4 (527 reviews) |
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How to get there
El Malel St, Dahab — see our Dahab map guide for the area layout.
Worth it?
Asian-inspired fast food in Dahab — rice bowls, noodles and wraps at very affordable prices. Popular for quick lunches after a morning dive. Takeaway available. Reliable choice — not a destination, but worth a stop if you're nearby.
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FAQ
Where is Box Meal in Dahab?
Box Meal is on El Malel Street in central Dahab, slightly back from the main El Masbat seafront. It is walking distance from the Lighthouse area and easy to reach on foot from most central hotels, with coordinates 28.5002, 34.5196 on Google Maps.
What does Box Meal serve?
Box Meal serves Asian-inspired fast food. The menu is built around rice bowls, stir-fried noodles, filled wraps and small plates, with vegan, vegetarian, chicken and beef options. The kitchen also serves coffee, dessert and late-night dishes per its Google listing.
How much does Box Meal cost?
A full meal at Box Meal generally lands between 150 and 280 EGP per person. Wraps start lower, around 90–160 EGP, while heavier rice and noodle bowls sit at the upper end. Drinks add 25–70 EGP depending on whether you order soft drinks or coffee.
Is Box Meal good for vegans?
Box Meal works well for vegans. Its Google attributes flag both vegan and vegetarian offerings, and the rice-bowl and noodle formats adapt easily to plant-based builds. Confirm at the counter when you order, particularly for sauces, since some bowls share a base with meat dishes.
Does Box Meal do takeaway and delivery?
Box Meal does both takeaway and delivery, including contactless delivery, according to its Google profile. The packaging is built for transport, which is how the kitchen earned its name. Call +20 109 497 8059 to place a delivery order or to ask about catering.
What are Box Meal's opening hours?
Box Meal opens daily from 13:00 to midnight. The kitchen runs through the afternoon and into late-night service, which is unusual for Dahab and useful if you finish a night dive or a long beach day after most kitchens close around 23:00.
Does Box Meal take reservations?
Box Meal accepts reservations per its Google listing. Most people walk in, but for groups or rooftop seating at peak hours, call ahead on +20 109 497 8059. Solo diners and quick takeaways rarely need to book.
Is Box Meal cash only?
Plan to pay cash at Box Meal. The venue's Google profile does not flag specific card or mobile-payment options, and small Dahab kitchens often run on EGP. Withdraw before you go; the El Malel area sits close to the central ATMs.
Is Box Meal good for kids?
Box Meal welcomes children per its Google listing and works for families with mild palates. Plain rice bowls, chicken wraps and noodles without chilli are the safe picks for kids. The atmosphere is casual rather than formal, which keeps the room relaxed for parents.
Is Box Meal expensive?
Box Meal is firmly in the budget bracket for Dahab. It carries a single-dollar price symbol, and most main bowls stay under 230 EGP. It is a cheaper option than seafront restaurants in El Masbat or Lighthouse and is built around quick, single-portion meals.
Does Box Meal have outdoor seating?
Box Meal has outdoor and rooftop seating in addition to indoor tables, according to its Google profile. The rooftop is the busier section in the evening, especially in cooler months. Indoor tables remain available year-round for shaded daytime meals.
Is Box Meal open late?
Box Meal is open late, with service running to midnight every day. Its Google attributes specifically flag late-night food, which makes it a fallback for divers, group travellers and anyone arriving in central Dahab after most other kitchens close around 23:00.
How do I get to Box Meal?
Walk to Box Meal via El Malel Street in central Dahab, set back one block from the main seafront. From most central hotels it is a 5–10 minute walk. Tuk-tuks from Mashraba or Assalah cost roughly 20–40 EGP and drivers recognise the address.
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